Showing posts with label coffee table book. Show all posts
Showing posts with label coffee table book. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Blurb.com - brilliant gift idea
Alrighty... I have just learned about the GREATEST gift idea!! Blurb.com!! It's a website allowing you to make your own coffee table books!! You can make any type of book you want and fill it with pictures of friends, stories, whatever it is you want to include and bind it like a professional coffee table book. It can come hardback, soft back, or even with a sleeve. You can choose the shape of the book, the number of pages, even the paper quality. Prices are also great, starting at $22.95 for a 40 page book. This is something that friends and family will keep forever.
(Also - they are having free shipping through the month of August)
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Attention Readers: August Giveaway!!
Well.... how would you like to win your very own copy?**
All you have to do is become a follower of this blog, sign up for the RSS feed or emails and then leave a comment below. Pretty easy, right!?! This contest ends next Thursday - August 26th. Best of luck!!
Love,
Hallie
** fyi this book will not ship until October 5th.
Monday, August 16, 2010
ALERT: Mary McDonald Book!!
As many of you guys know... I love interior design coffee table books, so I am extremely excited to purchase the Mary McDonald book, "Interiors: The Allure of Style" which will be based solely on all of her projects.
If you aren't familiar with Mary, check out her site. She has amazing style that is elegant yet whimsicaly and fun. She is a Southern Cal girl who makes design look like art.
Amazing color combination.
Love the flooring here.
The zig zag wallpaper is fantastic.
I would love a chaise lounge in my bathroom.
If you aren't familiar with Mary, check out her site. She has amazing style that is elegant yet whimsicaly and fun. She is a Southern Cal girl who makes design look like art.
Here are a few favorites of mine...
Amazing color combination.
Love the flooring here.
The zig zag wallpaper is fantastic.
I would love a chaise lounge in my bathroom. 
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Oh do I have news for you!!
I have some very exciting news to report...
TWO new Jonathan Adler books will be hitting stores in November! YEOW! This made my day since his first book ("My Prescription for Anti-Depressive Living") changed my life and I am convinced is part therapy. This made my morning!
TWO new Jonathan Adler books will be hitting stores in November! YEOW! This made my day since his first book ("My Prescription for Anti-Depressive Living") changed my life and I am convinced is part therapy. This made my morning!
Monday, May 10, 2010
The book arrived and here are my thoughts....
Alright... I am a reborn Kelly Wearstler fan. I was a bit confused with her work for a little while - and I think I wasn't letting my personal style evolve. So - the book, It is absolutely beautiful. It completely tests trend and its over-embellished, and its tongue in cheek. It has a lot of character and the colors are so vibrant - I have almost fallen in love with the color purple. She does gorgeous things with gold, but I will say this - I am not a fan of her Malibu Estate. But I finally understand it. Kudos to HUE - its definitely a great addition to my coffee table book collection.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Kelly Wearstler's "HUE"
Alright - I just made the purchase on Amazon (freakin finally!!!) - so the book should be in my posession shortly. Any thoughts or insight on this book? Would love to hear!Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Divinely Wearstler
I can't believe I still don't own a copy of Kelly Wearstler's "HUE" book. I definitely am going to pick up my copy this weekend. I need a new coffee table book. Here is a page from her book though that I came across. It's so dramatic. And the tons of layering of gold makes me so happy! If you do have a copy of her newest book - let me know what you think of it!!
Friday, December 25, 2009
Some of my coffee table books....
I absolutely love reading my coffee table books. Many people buy them and don't even open them. But me, I read them cover to cover. I have a HUGE list of books I want to add to my small collection. I still can't believe I don't own the new book - Kelly Wearstler's 'Hue' especially since my friend, Lana Gomez did several paintings for the book. But anyway - that's another topic -- below are the books that I do have, and they are fantastic and I suggest you go out and get them your self. If you have any recommendations, please do hit me up!
Ahhh - this book is brilliant. It's all based on Kelly Wearstler's previous Beverly Hills Estate, Hillcreste and its stunning. Each room is filled with layers upon layers of jewel tones and chinois. It's one of my favorites! I think its probably some of her best work.
This Chanel book is based on the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York's Chanel exhibit. The photography is beautiful.
I am such a sucker for baby animals! It's funny - I have wanted this book for years, but never really wanted to spend the money on it, and the other day I was walking around an antique mall and saw it laying in a booth for $7 -- brand new and looked like it had never been open - so I had to grab it. Ha ha!
Picturing Los Angeles is a collection of old photographs of the city. Its really cool to just flip thru.
Jonathan Adler's book is awesome. It completely makes me laugh, the commentary is hysterical and the forward by his husband, Simon Doonan is hysterical. The rooms he has created are also quite amazing. It all has a 1960's vibe to it its very cool. Very tongue-in-cheek and it really teaches you how to be not so serious with you own home decor.
My best friend, Christine gave me The Find for my birthday. Its an awesome book about antiquing and going to flea markets and how people pull it all together. It's an amazing book.
The design team making up Diamond Barrata are two characters who absolutely love whimsy and color. If you are looking for color inspiration, this book should be your first stop.
Ah.... the bible of all bibles.... the Domino book! I read and look thru this all the time. Its amazing! When moving into a space the first few things you should purchase are the necessities: extra hangers, some wine for the fridge and your Domino book. Everything else will fall into place after you have this.
This book is filled with Fashion Designers' homes and how they designed where they live. It's cool to see it.
Another great KWID book. She is pure genius.
Nate Berkus!! Why are you gay? Just kidding! He is really talented and this book really helps you figure out what your likes are and what your dislikes are. If you are struggling with design, this book will help you get into the right direction.
I interned for Gucci when Tom Ford was still designing for them. That was a very special era for Gucci. I was also interning there when he left and the design team was in a strange transition. I love Tom Ford. He is a master. This book is sexy, flip thru and you will see why. LOL.
Ahhh - this book is brilliant. It's all based on Kelly Wearstler's previous Beverly Hills Estate, Hillcreste and its stunning. Each room is filled with layers upon layers of jewel tones and chinois. It's one of my favorites! I think its probably some of her best work.
This Chanel book is based on the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York's Chanel exhibit. The photography is beautiful.
I am such a sucker for baby animals! It's funny - I have wanted this book for years, but never really wanted to spend the money on it, and the other day I was walking around an antique mall and saw it laying in a booth for $7 -- brand new and looked like it had never been open - so I had to grab it. Ha ha!
Picturing Los Angeles is a collection of old photographs of the city. Its really cool to just flip thru.
Jonathan Adler's book is awesome. It completely makes me laugh, the commentary is hysterical and the forward by his husband, Simon Doonan is hysterical. The rooms he has created are also quite amazing. It all has a 1960's vibe to it its very cool. Very tongue-in-cheek and it really teaches you how to be not so serious with you own home decor.
My best friend, Christine gave me The Find for my birthday. Its an awesome book about antiquing and going to flea markets and how people pull it all together. It's an amazing book.
The design team making up Diamond Barrata are two characters who absolutely love whimsy and color. If you are looking for color inspiration, this book should be your first stop.
Ah.... the bible of all bibles.... the Domino book! I read and look thru this all the time. Its amazing! When moving into a space the first few things you should purchase are the necessities: extra hangers, some wine for the fridge and your Domino book. Everything else will fall into place after you have this.
This book is filled with Fashion Designers' homes and how they designed where they live. It's cool to see it.
Another great KWID book. She is pure genius.
Nate Berkus!! Why are you gay? Just kidding! He is really talented and this book really helps you figure out what your likes are and what your dislikes are. If you are struggling with design, this book will help you get into the right direction.
I interned for Gucci when Tom Ford was still designing for them. That was a very special era for Gucci. I was also interning there when he left and the design team was in a strange transition. I love Tom Ford. He is a master. This book is sexy, flip thru and you will see why. LOL.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
The New Elle Decor Coffee Table Book
As everyone knows, Elle Decor is a fantastic magazine. I have just learned that they have a new coffee table book that has just hit stores. This will definitely be my next book purchase. If you have seen it or already made the purchase - I'd love to hear what you think!
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